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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Paint the Exterior of the Plum Orchard Mansion

Department of Interior National Park Service

St.Marys, Georgia

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Index

1.1 STATEMENT OF WORK………………………………………………………………………3-4

1.2 SUBMITTALS………..………………………………………………………………………..….4

1.3 TEMPORARY SERVICES………..………………………………………………………….…..5

1.4 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS, BARRIERS, AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS….….….…...5

1.5 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT….……………………………………………………..….…...5

1.6 FIELD ENGINEERING…………...……………………………………………………..……..6-8

1.7 PROJECT CLOSEOUT………………………………………………………….…………..…

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1 .1 STATEMENT OF WORK

A. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

The Historic Plum Orchard Mansion has masonry(stucco) walls and wood features such as soffit, cornices, columns, windows, doors, trim and door screens. The contractor is to pressure wash, scrape, sand, prep, prime and repaint the exterior of the entire structure with one coat of latex primer on bare, exposed wood, one coat of high quality, masonry primer (Loxon or equivalent) on exposed, unpainted masonry and two finish coats of mold resistant, high gloss, latex paint on all exterior surfaces.

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, travel, labor, materials, tools, experts, and equipment necessary to complete the project as stated above.

A more in-depth description of the project can be found in the Field Engineering Section (1.6) of this document.

B. PROJECT LOCATION

The location of the project is on Cumberland Island National Seashore approximately 7 miles by waterway from the Administrative offices that are located in St.Marys, Ga.

C. CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

1. The contractor will be allowed to work Monday through Friday between

7:00AM- 5:30PM and no work will be allowed on Government holidays or on weekends. Weekend work can be requested 72 hours in advance and has to be approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

2. Material and tool storage on site must be confined to area(s) as directed by the park contact or Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Contractor is responsible for the security of all equipment, materials, and supplies.

3. The area will remain open to visitors while the work of this contract is executed.

Visitors are the park’s primary customers. Daily contact with visitors by the contractor is likely. As all resources and operations of the NPS are ultimately paid for by the U.S taxpayer, any visitors that the contractor comes into contact with while accomplishing this work should be considered a customer and be accorded all reasonable courtesy.

4. Contractor is responsible for all transportation of equipment, materials and daily transport of personnel to and from the island.

5. The contractor is responsible for island transportation from the floating dock to the work site. Driving is only permitted from dock to jobsite. No driving anywhere else on the island.

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D. FIELD VERIFICATION

Verifications of Conditions and Dimensions: Contractor is responsible to field verify all existing deficiencies and dimensions affecting the work. Report any unsatisfactory conditions not identified in this document to the COR. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are inspected and verified.

1 .2 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in this section and individual sections, the contractor shall forward submittals to COR at least 14 days before need for approval. Provide all submittals electronically.

B. The COR reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

C. Approved Equals: A request for approval constitutes a representation that the contractor has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified. The contractor shall submit all supporting document for items for the specified and approved equal to demonstrate comparison of the product characteristics to what is specified.

D. Accident Prevention Plan: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit for review, an Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed Plan. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days. No notice to proceed will be issued until the plan is accepted.

E. Alternative Methods and Materials: If alternative methods and materials to those indicated are proposed for any phase of work, provide a written description including evidence of successful use on other, comparable projects, and program of testing to demonstrate effectiveness for use on this project. All changes will be approved by the CO prior to their use on the project.

F. Before and After Photographs or Videotape: Submit photographs of areas prior to undertaking work. Provide photographs of completed work.

G. Contractor's Quality Control Daily Reports: QC reports should be submitted, on the first workday (Monday) following the previous week’s work covered by the report or daily if directed to do so by the COR, showing all inspections and tests The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1 .3 TEMPORARY SERVICES

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A. Contractor’s Crews will be allowed to utilize the park’s sanitary facilities with provisions for use as directed by the COR.

B. UTILITIES

1. Limited electricity is available at the project site. Temporary electrical work shall meet NFPA 70-1996 (NEC), Article 305.

2. There is limited cell communication at the project site.

3. Potable water is available at the project site.

C. Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof. Travel distance to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

1 .4 BARRIERS, AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

A. The Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain barriers to protect existing facilities, National Park Service employees, and visiting public from construction operations.

Material, such as four (4) feet high orange safety barrier fence or other, shall be suitable for intended purpose and approved for use by the COR. Fences and barriers shall be structurally adequate and neat in appearance.

1. Barrier Tape: Banner Guard, imprinted with “CAUTION: CONSTRUCTION

AREA”, or similar warnings.

B. The Contractor shall maintain daily temporary controls such as housekeeping, disposal, and air and water pollution control

1 .5 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

A. Confine material storage to the area designated by the COR.

B. Arrange deliveries of material in accordance with construction work schedules. Deliver all materials in undamaged condition, in manufacturer’s original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible for acceptance by the COR.

C. Storage: No interior storage is available on-site so not to impede with the requirements of this contract.

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1.6 FIELD ENGINEERING: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, supervision, and travel expenses required to perform all the work described below.

A. Painting:

1. Elevation plans included in the package are “Redlined” to show what isn’t required to be painted.

2. Perform all painting and repair work, including surface preparation (washing, hand scraping/sanding, where necessary) and priming for approximately 35,000 square feet of masonry wall surface and approximately 5,000 square feet of wood surfaces to include, soffit, facia, porch ceiling, window frames, doors, door frames and columns.

3. All painting will be done with a brush or roller.

4. The contractor is responsible for verifying all square footages.

The contractor shall perform the following:

• Paint Analysis: Stereoscopic and Polarized-light Microscopy, and Micro-chemistry to establish a match for the historic paint colors in various locations of the structure as well as photomicrography to provide a photographic record.

• Washing: Pressure wash all exterior surfaces including gutters and downspouts, with a diluted bleach solution or an approved surface cleaner to remove mold, mildew and dirt to help ensure the best surface for paint to adhere properly.

• Pressure washer should not exceed 1500 psi on wood surfaces and 2500 psi on masonry surfaces. The contractor is to avoid getting too close to wood surfaces to prevent fraying of the wood.

• Wood Repairs: Repair damaged/rotten areas of soffit, less than 50 square feet of 1”x 2”

T&G and 48 linear feet of 1”x 8” fascia.

• Caulking/Glazing: Previously caulked joints will be inspected for failure and re-caulked as necessary. This includes window frames, door frames, butt joints and trim work. Contractor must use a high quality paintable, 25-year grade or better caulk to help increase the life of the caulking joint.

• Replace approximately 40% of all loose or defective glazing compound in exterior door and windowpanes. Manufacturers recommendations are to be followed for curing/dry time of the glazing prior to painting.

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• Scraping: Remove loose paint and a light sand surfaces as required for best paint adhesion. All loose paint will be removed by scraping with quality carbide blades.

Old paint that has a strong bond to the substrate will not be removed. All scraping will be done by hand. No machine scraping is allowed.

• Flashing: Replace metal flashing on the porch roofs on the north east and south side of the structure as noted on the North/South elevation drawing.

Painting Notes:

Paint Samples must be approved by the COR prior to purchase and use. The paint analysis will possibly determine the paint color but will ultimately be the decision of the COR.

• All painting is to be done by hand with brushes and rollers.

• Use drop cloths of adequate size to protect adjacent areas, vegetation, floors, etc.

and for catching paint chips created during washing and scraping.

• Remove items not to be painted such as hardware and accessories, machined surfaces, plates, lighting fixtures, and similar items. Provide protection from damage for items not to be removed. Reinstall removed items when final coat is thoroughly dry.

• Finish exterior doors on tops, bottoms, and side edges.

• Paint 7 chimneys

• 4 large entrance columns on South side of structure (Sherwin Williams, Super

Paint, Exterior Gloss Ultra, A84W1151 (Custom L4)

• Exposed, 2” fire pipe, approx. 200 lf and hangers (30)

• Paint large, wooden swings, chains, eye bolts with one coat of primer on bare spots and 1 coat of latex high gloss. (Paint to match existing).

• Remove, wash, prime paint and rehang 14 door screens (3/6 x 84”).

• Remove approx. 10 wood, hurricane shutters and return to the park.

• Clean, prime and paint 3 galvanized, roof vents shown in the North/South elevation drawing.

• Clean copper decking approx. 250 square feet, on the second-floor balcony’s and apply 2 coats of HydroStop with mesh covering.

• Clean, prime and paint the 6 metal, vent gates located on the south side of the structure.

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• Apply material evenly without runs, sags, or other defects. Leave moldings, trim, ornaments, edges, and millwork clean and true to details without excess paint in corners or depressions.

• Final finish shall have uniform color and appearance. All painted surfaces shall be “brush or rolled” finished to ensure appearance matches original finish

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. Final Inspection: Before scheduling final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and debris. Restore surfaces that are damaged due to work of this contract to original condition, B. Project Records: Provide two (2) copies of three (3) ring binders or folders with all materials used during the project. The pages will include the Project names, locations, products, and warranties and guarantees. (Sample Information below) Provide this information electronically as well.

1. Project Name: Install Gutters

2. Project Location: Main House Exterior

3. Product Name: K and/or half round type

4. Product Specification Sheet: Specification sheet from manufacturer or website

5. Warranties and Guarantees Section: See manufacturer’s warranty

a. Provide a copy of manufacturer product guarantees for each system/product installed.

b. Provide a copy of contractor workmanship warranties.

C. Warranties and Guarantees:

1. All work shall be Contractor provided workmanship and materials and shall be warranted free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the Letter of Acceptance.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for correction of any deficiencies or failures, which may result from normal usage at no cost to the government during the one-year warranty period.

3. Manufacturer warranties for all materials shall remain in effect as indicated by the manufacturer.

C. Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof. Travel distance to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

B. The Contractor shall maintain daily temporary controls such as housekeeping, disposal, and air and water pollution control